The Building of Russo Park at Louisiana

[HelmutVII]

Looks like they are trying to finish brick work on the third base side today before the rain.

[LaCajunsFan]

Looks like they are trying to finish brick work on the third base side today before the rain.

I've not understood why they did not just start at the corner of the 3rd baseline, rather than just past the entrance. Is there a construction-related reason why it was done this way? Just curious.

Also, I passed by this morning and saw that they are also advancing nicely on the façade of the 1st baseline.

[CajunAmos]

Passed last evening and took some night pictures. The lighting and overcast sky gives some interesting views.

[cajundiehard]

FYI: Coach mentioned that noise on field was indeed louder compared to previous. Also talked about underneath motion (under grandstand) potentially causing some problems for some pitchers not used to that... and difference in depth perception.

[HelmutVII]

I've not understood why they did not just start at the corner of the 3rd baseline, rather than just past the entrance. Is there a construction-related reason why it was done this way? Just curious.

Also, I passed by this morning and saw that they are also advancing nicely on the façade of the 1st baseline.

I'm sure there was a reason, it's just not apparent. It could be a simple as there was not enough scaffolding available to rent or there was a construction reason. They do have to finish this entrance in it's entirety in order to move to the other entrance because they need at least one for access to ball games and for worker and equipment access for construction.

[LaCajunsFan]

I'm sure there was a reason, it's just not apparent. It could be a simple as there was not enough scaffolding available to rent or there was a construction reason. They do have to finish this entrance in it's entirety in order to move to the other entrance because they need at least one for access to ball games and for worker and equipment access for construction.

Thanks. I guess that's what brought it up to me now: it would be nice to have both entrances open for the upcoming games.

[CajunAmos]

Thanks. I guess that's what brought it up to me now: it would be nice to have both entrances open for the upcoming games.

When you think about it, once the plaza is completed there won't be any parking on the third base side of the stadium, only the first base side.

[LaCajunsFan]

What is the plan for these opennings? In the renderings it looks like this:

Do we know for sure what these areas will be covered with? I believe someone said it might be louvers, but I hope it's more than just that......hope they cover them with some cool graphics like what is shown on the rendering.

[leeman]

Do we know for sure what these areas will be covered with? I believe someone said it might be louvers, but I hope it's more than just that......hope they cover them with some cool graphics like what is shown on the rendering.

Well, It looks like the magnolia tree is taken out in this rendering. Woohoo! lol.

[Cajun90]

It appears they have finished the masonary work on the third base side where the scaffolds are located. Pretty sure they are cleaning everything up as they jack down.

[Frenchie35]

My observation is that this is not a renovation of the Tigue. It's a completely new stadium. The only thing left in place was the bleachers, which are removable. So everything build is new, not renovated. If I remember before the project was started, the news had the story as it being renovated.........

[CajunJack55]

My observation is that this is not a renovation of the Tigue. It's a completely new stadium. The only thing left in place was the bleachers, which are removable. So everything build is new, not renovated. If I remember before the project was started, the news had the story as it being renovated.........

Well also the same field, walls, scoreboard, etc so I think renovation would work as well